Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Marks 25 Years of Monastic Life

Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Marks 25 Years of Monastic Life

By Miami News-Digest | February 11, 2025

HULBERT, Okla. — Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey, a Benedictine community in the Diocese of Tulsa, is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. Founded in 1999 by monks from the Abbey of Our Lady of Fontgombault in France, the abbey has grown to a community of 55 monks dedicated to a life of contemplation, prayer, and work.

The abbey will formally commemorate this milestone on April 26, 2025. The monks follow the Rule of St. Benedict, emphasizing silence, solitude, and constant prayer. They are known for their dedication to the Traditional Latin Mass and Gregorian chant.

Growth and Development

In 2010, the monastery was elevated to the status of an abbey, with Dom Philip Anderson serving as its first abbot. Over the past two decades, the community has completed significant construction projects, including two large buildings and a substantial portion of their abbatial church.

The abbey's daily schedule reflects its commitment to monastic life, beginning with Matins at 5:15 a.m. and concluding with Compline at 7:45 p.m. Visitors are welcome to join the monks for Mass and experience the tranquility of the abbey grounds.

Volunteer for Clear Creek Abbey’s Annual Work Day

As part of their ongoing mission, the abbey is seeking volunteers for its annual Work Day on March 1, 2025. This event gathers lay men and women to assist the monks with essential projects, including building fences, constructing stone walls, and maintaining the abbey grounds.

Work Day Schedule:

  • 6:35 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. — Low Mass at the abbey
  • 7:30 a.m. — Breakfast at St. Martha’s guesthouse
  • 8:00 a.m. — Registration and work assignments
  • 12:00 p.m. — Lunch break
  • 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Return to work
  • 5:00 p.m. — Conclusion of work
  • 6:00 p.m. — Vespers at the abbey

How to Participate: Volunteers can register online. Those unable to attend can support the monks through prayers or donations.

Support Clear Creek Abbey

As the community reflects on 25 years of monastic life in Oklahoma, it continues to focus on prayer and work, striving to be a spiritual resource for the faithful. Whether through volunteering, attending Mass, or offering support in other ways, individuals can contribute to the abbey’s ongoing mission.

For more information about the abbey, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities, visit their official website.

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